Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Our national leaders must realize that any investment in the promotion of physical fitness has a huge payoff – not only will it provide a happier, more productive populace, it’s an investment that will realize huge long-term savings from our health-care expenditures. billion in direct costs and $6.4 billion every year!

Fitness 130

Fitness Fitness Obesity Physiology 130

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 complete 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Physical education programs should be: Quality – PE programs are more than just playing sports and “rolling out the ball.”

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Health Education Education 98

The Sporting

MAY 17, 2023

It Can Help You Keep Your Weight Under Control Many fatal diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, have been linked to obesity. You'll see better results than you would get from sports that don't provide the same sustained level of exertion. Triglyceride and harmful cholesterol levels will be lowered.

Cardio 105

Cardio Health Muscle Strength Cardiovascular 105

Skillastics

APRIL 10, 2022

You don’t need a degree in sports medicine to know that some consequences of physical inactivity are as plain as the nose on your face. Obesity–both as a child and later as an adult–is one of the primary risks of a sedentary lifestyle.

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Immune system Flexibility Physical Activity Obesity 52

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes. For example, if they participate in sports, marching band, or prove they participate in some other type of physical activity, they don’t have to take PE. This is where the two terms can get most commonly confused.

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Physical Activity Physical Education Education Education 52